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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,985.01, 777,097.72 and 162,989.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,985.01, 777,097.72 and 162,989.81 is: 244,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,985.01 : 777,097.72 = 162,989.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,985.01/777,097.72 = 162,989.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,985.01x = 777,097.72 × 162,989.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,985.01x = 126,659,007,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,659,007,098.20/517,985.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,522.53

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